饒

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: riao5
POJ: jiâu
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

verb: to forgive; to spare; to let off
饒, 饒恕

The page lists this character as adjective ('abundant'), verb ('forgive'/'give extra'), conjunction ('even though'), and surname, all sharing the same reading; chose the common 'forgive/spare' verb sense as primary.

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